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The definition of an examination is a detailed investigation, the act of conducting the detailed investigation or is a formal test of your knowledge or skills in a given area.

(noun)

An example of an examination is when scientists and other experts examine a crash site and crash data to determine why and how the accident occurred.
An example of an examination is when you take a science test to see how well you understand science.

See examination in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an examining or being examined; investigation; inspection; checkup; scrutiny; inquiry; testing
means or method of examining
a set of questions asked in testing or interrogating; test

Origin: ME examinacioun < OFr examination < L examinatio: see examine

See examination in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun